Experience true luxury at CANA’s 107th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention this August
WHEELING, IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) heads to Phoenix, Arizona for the 107th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention. Featuring a perfect blend of city excitement and desert serenity, the CANA Convention will provide mid-year rejuvenation and the opportunity to mingle with the most forward-thinking owners and managers in the profession. Registration is open, so act now to claim your booth, sponsorship, or seat at the table and connect with cremation experts from across the profession.
CANA’s Annual Convention is the premier event for innovative cremation professionals. Find the motivation to set creative strategies into motion, discover solutions that spark inspiration, and soak up new insights to fuel your business’s growth for years to come. This August 6-8, 2025, you are invited to connect with cremation leaders from across the profession, discover new products and services from more than 60 exhibitors, find inspiration while earning CE, and explore the Valley of the Sun! Special discounts are available for full convention registration: pairs save $200 on their registration and teams of three save $400!
As a hardworking deathcare professional, you deserve the best during your time away from the job! The Convention hotel is the Arizona Biltmore, an opulent resort where historical meets contemporary, leisure meets adventure, and elegance meets play. The Biltmore offers seven relaxing pools, five appealing shops featuring hand-curated pieces, three unique dining experiences, two picturesque golf courses, and one award-winning spa and salon – plus two iconic bars where you can revel in a tequila sunrise. This year, the CANA Convention schedule is revamped to make the most of this unique resort experience, making time for the cool desert nights and mornings so you’ll enjoy all that Phoenix has to offer. You’re invited to explore, to discover, and to feel inspired by the colors, culture and the captivating energy of the Valley of the Sun. Make your reservation now at canarooms.com.
Phoenix is the perfect desert oasis for catching rays and chasing dreams. That’s why the Funeral Service Foundation is offering five scholarships to encompass all the benefits of attendance at the 107th Cremation Innovation Convention. With an award valued at up to $2,200, each scholarship winner will receive full event registration, plus three nights at the luxurious Arizona Biltmore and up to $500 in travel reimbursement. Scholarships are open to anyone in funeral, cremation, and cemetery service who wants to invest in their future success as a cremation professional, including current students. The deadline to apply is May 29, 2025; scholarship winners will be notified mid-June to make their plans to join CANA in Phoenix this August. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit cremationassociation.org/CANAROI.
It’s CANA’s 107th Annual Convention and it may be 107℉, but we think you’ll agree: being this hot has never been so cool! Register now for CANA’s Annual Convention: August 6-8, 2025 – and remember that special rates are available for teams to learn, grow, and implement strategies together. Visit cremationassociation.org/CANA25 to learn more.
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About CANA
Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,700 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization.
